The days slipped by in a blur until, at last, the day of the Crownspire Ascension arrived.
During that time, Ethan had made incredible progress. His synergy with both Gray and Tenbris had reached new heights—so much so that he could confidently say he would crush his former self in a heartbeat.
That growth alone proved he was on the right path.
His training wasn't confined to the Lancaster estate. He dove into multiple dens, testing his evolving skills.
While Tenbris hadn't evolved yet, he still pushed it as far as he could, driven by both challenge and purpose.
He also focused on maxing out his Meta Essence, something he hadn't done since leveling up during the battle with Mirveil.
His current status read:
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[Aethermark Interface]
Name: Ethan Cross
Rank: E (Forsaken)
Level: 3 (Warrior)
Ability Limit: 1 (Unlocked: 100+)
Abilities:
[Force Might]
[Vital Bloom]
[Withering Verdict]
[Chrono Pulse]
[Manifest Armament]
[????]
Innate Talent: Sanctum of Beasts
